4-Sep-2007 - Plymouth Tri Newsleter

Triathlete Education Workshops

The PTC Coaching Team is delighted to announce three triathlete education workshops. The workshops will take place on Monday nights at Mount Batten Centre during the October recovery period that all us triathletes should be embarking on. The sessions are free to members of the club. Other guests (family, friends, etc) are asked to contribute a £2 to the club funds.

The workshops will be aimed at developing triathletes but will also be of benefit to more experienced athetes. They will take the forum of a short presentation and group discussion, followed by practical examples. Handouts may be supplied, but we would advise you to bring paper and a pen to make notes.

The subjects being present are:

The Basics of Triathlon (topics will include; selection of equipment, transitions, event profiling (sprint, standard, middle and long distance), preparation before race, during race, pace judgement, fuelling, etc.) – 1^st October – 7pm to 8.30pm

Bike Maintenance/Set-up (topics will include; bike equipment advice (e.g. I have a budget of £1000 –what do I choose),  bike set-up, adapting road bike for triathlon, setting up tri-bars, checking bike, regular maintenance, road side/emergency repairs)   – 8^th October – 7pm to 8.30pm

Periodisation and Race Planning (topics will include;  life style audit, goal setting, training objectives, Long Term Athletic Development, yearly plans, phases, prioritizing races, keeping a training log, weekly plans, recovery, peaking, tapering, etc..)  – 15^th October – 7pm to 8.30pm

If there are any specific topics you would like covering during these workshops please contact Julian by 10^th September on julianwills@britishtriathlon.org               

Plymouth Tri Club kit for Christmas

For all those wondering what to tell you family and friends to get you this Christmas, why not ask for some new PTC racing or training kit. Adam will be making a group order at the end of October, which will be back with you by Christmas.

This season has seen the club colours displayed all over the country, at events both home and abroad. The kit is supplied at cost and is manufactured by Imp Sport, official suppliers to the Great Britain Cycling team. The PTC kit designs will remain the same for next season, and can be viewed on the club website.

To find out prices and to order any kit, e-mail Adam Birnie on adambirnie@blueyonder.co.uk or clubkit@plymouthtriclub.co.uk

 
Plymouth City Council Sport and Recreation Grant Aid

As a member of Plymouth TC you may be eligible for a grant towards Travel and Accommodation or Sporting Qualifications under the Plymouth City Council Sport and Recreation Grant Aid.

For further details and to download an application form follow this link:
http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/leisureandtourism/sportandrecreation/sportsdevelopment/sportsgrantaid.htm

Thank you to all Volunteers

The PTC team would like to take this opportunity to thank all members and families for their tremendous support and enthusiasm, at the three successful events run by PTC this season. Without you these events would not have taken place. Thank you.  

PTC Results

As many of you will be aware, results of events involving PTC members can be viewed by clicking on the PTC ‘Forum’ pages. All PTC members have the opportunity to post results of events that they have competed in and comment on the race.

24-Aug-2007 - Navy Weekender

12-Jun-2007 - Plymouth Aquathlon 2007 – Review Report

Following a number of e-mails and phone conversations querying the delivery of the Plymouth Aquathlon, a meeting was held on 9^th June to review the event. The following conclusions were draw from this meeting:

-                      Volunteers - Plymouth Tri Club (PTC) were short of what they deemed the desired number of volunteers for the event, and therefore left themselves stretched throughout the event. This was down to volunteers having already attended the Kids of Steel event four weeks earlier, and also committing to attend the Adult Triathlon taking place in three weeks.  Conclusion – more time must be had between events to ensure volunteers are willing and able to commit to supporting races.

-                      Race Number – Numbering of athletes with a marker pen was inadequate as several athletes numbers smudged or wiped off. This made the time keepers role very difficult in some cases. Conclusion – Numbers will be provided for all future events.

-                      Running without top – A limited number of athletes ran the race without tops. The volunteer in transition was not from a triathlon background, and was unaware of this rule. Conclusion – An in-depth race brief for marshals must take place before events. Race referee would be better positioned in/around transition.

-                      Referee visible – Race referee did not wear high visibility vest, as he was on poolside. Conclusion – Race referees must be highly visible to all competitors, spectators and volunteers, and wear appropriate clothing.

-                      Parents in Transition – A limited number of parents entered transition to assist their child. This situation stemmed from the Kids of Steel event, where parents had been able to assist athletes. This event was the first competitive event for many athletes. Conclusion – Stricter marshalling around transition.

-                      Number of laps run – It has become apparent that a very limited number of athletes may not have completed the appropriate number of laps for their event. – Conclusion – A simple system of using bands, handing them out for each lap run.

-                      Parent Code of Conduct – Parents behaviour as whole was very good, let down by one or two. Volunteers and parents were unaware of the appropriate appeals procedure for the event. Conclusion – Display the Parent Code of Conduct, Appeals Procedure and other relevant documents at registration. Make all volunteers aware of these documents.

-                      Race Results – After in-depth review of the events results PTC conclude that the results for the event stand. PTC concluded that a very limited number of athletes may not have completed the appropriate number of laps, leading to confusion in positioning.

-                      Appeal - Athlete Number One - With some numbers rubbing off athletes arms/legs, it may have been the case that athlete number 1 and athlete number 10 finishing line times were mixed up. Having scrutinised the results PTC concluded that it was not possible to say whether this was the case or not. If this had been the case athlete number 1 would have run an exceptionally fast run split, or completed incorrect laps. PTC has no evidence to prove either case.

It could also be the case that athlete number 10 was a lap ahead of athlete number 1 due to athlete number 10 swimming a considerably faster swim split. This may have lead to the misconception by spectators that athlete number 1 was ahead of athlete number 10 when athlete number 1 passed athlete number 10. Athlete number 1 would have had to pass athlete number 10 twice to be ahead of them if athlete number 1 had been a lap behind athlete number 10. PTC has no conclusive evidence of this.
Conclusion – PTC conclude that the race results will stand. Triathlon England South West will be provided with this report and the appeal form from athlete number 1. It will be for them to decide whether or not the results should be considered for the South West Series. PTC recommends that they are.

4-May-2007 - Plympton ‘Corus’ Kids of Steel triathlon weekend deemed to be a major success

The Plympton Corus Kids of Steel weekend, which took place at Ridgeway School and Plympton Pool on 28th and 29th April, proved a major success. Over 220 children, aged between 8 and 16 years old, participated in the two days of triathlon activity.

The success of the event was put down to the strong partnership working between Ridgeway School Physical Education Department and Plymouth Triathlon Club, and precision planning by the British Triathlon Federation team of event organisers.

 

Many of the youngsters attending the weekend had never participated in a triathlon before, and the combination of swimming, cycling and running proved a fun and challenging experience for the athletes. 

Following on from the success of the weekend, Plymouth Junior Triathlon Club training session are now based at Ridgeway School and cost only £1 to members of the club, or £2 to non-members. The sessions will include coaching and instruction on the bike, run and transition disciplines. Swim sessions will be planned for latter in the year. This fun club is for all abilities, including complete new-comers to the sport. All you need to bring is sports kit, trainers, a drink, a bike and a helmet (we have a number of bikes and helmets that can be borrowed, if you don’t have one).  The next club sessions are on:

SATURDAY 26^TH MAY

SATURDAY 9^TH JUNE

SATURDAY 7^TH JULY

ALL SESSIONS ARE BASED AT RIDGEWAY SCHOOL, 9am - 10.30am

 
Please contact Ray Haines (PTC Junior Club Co-ordinator) for more details about the club and event  rayhaines@blueyonder.co.uk

 
Julian Wills, Triathlon England National Equity Manager and Plymouth Triathlon Club Senior Coach said “I am delighted with the success of the event. We have had tremendous support from Ridgeway School Physical Education Department and the team at Plympton Pool. I really believe this could act as a springboard for developing triathlon opportunities for local children, and who knows, we may discover the 2012 Olympic Triathlon Champion.”

20-Feb-2007 - Plymouth Tri Club News Letter

The 1st edition of the Plymouth Tri Club newsletter has been completed.

Many thanks to all those involved in creating it.
Click HERE to read it.

20-Feb-2007 - Corus Kids of Steel

9-Jan-2007 - Plymouth Olympic Distance Triathlon

4-Dec-2006 - 2007 Membership Available now

7-Nov-2006 - Plymouth Tri Club Standard Distance Event 2007

1-Nov-2006 - More Trophies at Bodmin Triathlon for PTC

The 22nd October saw the final triathlon of the year for Cornwall in the Dragon Tri. The weather was extremely bad - gusty winds and torrential rain, but that didn't stop the competitors from smiling.....was this nervous smiling?

Roxanne Simon was in her first tri, and put in an awesome performance that had many of the top guys in awe after the race. Roxy set a swim time of 5:45 - only Nathon Jolly was quicker.

Trophy winners from the club were:

1st female overall, 1st under 16 female - Carla Haines

2nd team - Ray Haines, Carla Haines, Adam Birnie

Another successful day for the club and it's members.

1-Nov-2006 - Junior Training Session - 4th November

26-Oct-2006 - Plymouth Tri Club AGM 2006/07

The AGM. Is booked and to be held at the Mount Batten Centre at 19.00 on Monday 27th November. A copy of the agenda is attached to this email for you all. Please attend the AGM as there will be issues addressed that are relevant to you all. There will be a chance to join the committee at the AGM and help with the running of the club with the election of officers!

Annual General Meeting

Monday 27^th November 2006, 19.00

Mount Batten Centre, Plymouth.

Agenda.

1.                Apologies

2.                Minutes of the last meeting to be read and agreed.

3.                Matters Arising.

4.                Reports.

·        Chair. Inc award for club member of the year.

·        Treasurer.

·        Secretary.

·        Events Secretary.

·        Any other officer.

5.                Election of Officers for 2007.

Chair

Vice Chair

Secretary

Vice Secretary

Race Director / Events                  

Treasurer

Club Kit Secretary

Press and Publicity officer

Head Coach

Female Co-ordinator

Junior Co-ordinator

 6.                Any other business.

7.         Date / Venue for the next meeting.   

19-Oct-2006 - Four Trophies for PTC Members at Wadebridge

The annual Wadebridge triathlon is always well supported, where mainly local clubs battle it out for the top positions in age categories. The increase in numbers entering over the years has also brought a higher level of competition. In some categories this means new faces for the trophy positions.

On October 8^th this was the situation for Plymouth Triathlon Club member Carolyn Cleland. This was her first triathlon event and claimed a trophy for second position in the female category, just two minutes behind first female.

Crossing the finishing line with the same time was Carla Haines also claiming a trophy for equal second place in the female and a first position for the under sixteen year old categories.

Next in line for the vets was Ray Haines claiming a trophy for second place in the male vet 50’s category.

A great day for Plymouth Triathlon Club.

10-Sep-2006 - PTC Junior Member Qualifies for World Xterra in Hawaii

Carla Haines, junior member of the Plymouth Triathlon Club has qualified for the Xterra World Championships which take place at Maui, Hawaii on 29th October 2006. This was as a result of her achievement at the Sport XterraUK event held on 3rd September in The Vale of Neath, South Wales where she came 1st junior female and 2nd overall female.

Keep an eye on the "Youth Section" for further updates.

5-Sep-2006 - Youth Training Session 9th September

20-Aug-2006 - Plymouth Tri Club Aquathon Race Review - 19th August

17-Aug-2006 - Plymouth Tri Club Members Complete the 2006 Rick Rescorla Race Series

17-Aug-2006 - Plymouth Tri Club Reign Supreme at Hayle Sprint

16-Aug-2006 - Plymouth Tri Club Aquathon - 19th August

14-Aug-2006 - Junior Training Sessions